DSG are hiring! We are looking for Business Sales Executives in Gauteng and Cape Town to join our organisation and to become part of the #doingsomethinggreat team.
Business Sales Executive
Position: Business Sales Executive Location: Gauteng and CPT Remuneration: Basic to be discussed based on experience + 10% PBT commission Preferred start: ASAP
Digital Mall.com is the media division of the DSG Group, a 21-year veteran in the South African online space. We hold exclusive rights to resell advertising technologies. We’re looking to take advantage of the explosion for relevant data and rich media and need additional sales staff in Gauteng and Cape Town to meet the demand in the market.
Responsibilities:
Generating new business from brands and agencies
Maintaining some existing clients in addition to bringing your own client base
Running with a campaign from strategising and pitching through to launch, billing, and reporting
Liaison with agencies, brands, industry bodies, third parties and internal departments.
Work within a team, reporting to a manager and answerable to the CEO.
Manage personal sales pipeline.
Provide accurate sales forecasts and report to management in a timely and consistent manner.
Share customer/ industry feedback and insights with internal partners.
Identifying relevant opportunities and capitalizing on Group product set
Requirements:
Ability to understand original advertising solutions and be proficient within a month
B2B media sales experience is preferred, but not essential.
Three years+ media sales experience specialising in digital media.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and close complex packages.
Knowledge of internet technologies and the online advertising sales market.
Experience in selling to clients at a senior management/ director level.
The ability to apply creative solutions to advertising briefs and create strong bespoke sales packages in a highly competitive marketplace.
Established relationships with Gauteng / Cape Town agencies and clients
Qualification in sales / advertising or relevant experience essential
Agency knowledge / agency relationships essential
Experience selling in the call center environment (preferred)
Experience selling in the cyber security environment (preferred)
Personal Skills/Attributes:
Expert Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
Knowledge of advertising concepts such as Analytics, DFP, Facebook, Google, AdWords
Grasp of rates (CPM, CPC, CPV, CPI etc)
Understanding of recent advertising concepts and trends regarding audience data, legislation, beaconing.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Consistent performer with a proven track record.
Excellent relationship builder.
Excellent presentation skills.
Target driven.
Strong commercial acumen.
Motivated and ability to work independently.
Able to work remotely when required
Good negotiation skill
Deadline and target driven
We are looking for the right individual who will be commission driven as this role will be performance monitored with high incentives. If you feel that you meet the above and would like to be part of our Digi- Family and join our campaign in Doing Something Great, please send your cv to [email protected] or alternatively to [email protected] with a short motivation as to why you are the perfect candidate for this position.
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